WordPress plugin comparison
Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 93 times, Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode about 2.
- Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode has no reviews yet.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Apr 28, 2016 for Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.5.33 for Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2010 for Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Short Syntax Highlighter Shortcode |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,326 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 33 | 3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.5.33 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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